Business Resources

Small business assistance in Guelph

No matter where you are on your business journey - just starting out, facing challenges, or planning to grow - the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington is here to support you every step of the way.

As a convenient one-stop resource hub, the Centre offers a wide range of services designed to help entrepreneurs succeed, including:

  • Expert answers to your start-up questions

  • One-on-one business consulting

  • Workshops, seminars, and training opportunities

  • Mentorship and networking connections

  • Additional business tools and support services

Whether you need help with market research, business planning, financial forecasting, or evaluating new opportunities, their team is ready to assist.

Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today.

Canada Small Business Financing Program

The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) helps make business loans more accessible by sharing the risk with lenders - making it easier for small businesses to secure the funding they need.

Recent enhancements to the program offer even greater support, including:

  • New types of loans and financing options

  • Higher loan limits and extended repayment terms

  • Improved loan conditions

  • Reduced administrative requirements for lenders and borrowers

These updates mean more flexibility, more funding, and fewer barriers for small businesses looking to start, grow, or expand. Click here to learn more.

Procurement Assistance Canada and SMEs in Guelph

As the central purchaser for the Government of Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada leverages its purchasing power to empower small and medium size enterprises and diversify its suppliers. Find out more about PAC here.

PAC participates in a variety of events and offers free seminars to businesses interested in learning about the procurement process and how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. Check out the events and seminars here. 

Federal Tariff Relief Support for Canadian Businesses

Applications are now open for FedDev Ontario delivering nearly $160 million in targeted support for business, with a special focus on the steel and automotive industries. To view the Federal Tariff Relief Support for Canadian businesses, click here.

For a full list of resources, visit here.